Small decorating changes and building alterations have very different requirements.
Start with reversible choices
Rearrange furniture, choose textiles and improve portable lighting without blocking exits or ventilation. Measure carefully and select products appropriate for their location. In a rental, removable fixtures can still require consent or cause damage.
Check permanent work before starting
Recessed lighting, skylights, ceilings and façade changes are not automatically exempt from codes or approvals. Use appropriately licensed trades and get structural, planning and strata advice where required. Do not treat every attractive upgrade as a quick DIY task; confirm scope, cost and permissions first.
